Tornado Warning 45, NWS Lincoln, IL

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
409 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILC025-162118-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250516T2130Z/
Clay-
409 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. 
However, a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Northeastern 
Clay County until 445 PM CDT.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south
central, southeastern and east central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3911 8855 3925 8840 3906 8817 3894 8849
      3900 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 239DEG 57KT 3904 8846 

$$

ILC035-049-079-162130-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250516T2130Z/
Jasper-Cumberland-Effingham-
409 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JASPER...SOUTHWESTERN CUMBERLAND AND EASTERN EFFINGHAM
COUNTIES...

At 408 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Heartville, or 7 miles southeast of Effingham,
moving northeast at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Dieterich and Wheeler around 415 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Effingham County Airport.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 98 and 107.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3911 8855 3925 8840 3906 8817 3894 8849
      3900 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 239DEG 57KT 3904 8846 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
412 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILC035-049-079-162122-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250516T2130Z/
Jasper-Cumberland-Effingham-
412 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JASPER...SOUTHWESTERN
CUMBERLAND AND EASTERN EFFINGHAM COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south
central, southeastern and east central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3911 8855 3925 8840 3906 8817 3894 8849
      3900 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 239DEG 57KT 3907 8839 

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
211 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- There is a level 4 of 5 (moderate) risk for severe weather
  Friday afternoon and evening south of roughly I-70, and a level
  3 (enhanced) risk further northwest to roughly I-55. Possible
  hazards include intense straight-line winds, large hail, and
  tornadoes.

- Southwest winds gusting 35-50 mph this afternoon will combine
  with relative humidity values below 30% north of I-72 to result
  in increased fire danger.

- Those strong winds will also result in a risk for localized
  blowing dust, which could briefly diminish visibility for
  motorists in rural areas. That risk will be highest north of
  I-70 and east of roughly the IL River.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 143 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

A mid level disturbance lifting northeast out of the central Plains
will bring an opportunity for severe thunderstorms to the region
this afternoon and evening. In its wake, conditions turn dry and
cooler for the upcoming weekend. Early next work week, thunderstorm
chances will return with the approach of another trough lifting out
of the Great Plains.

***** SEVERE WEATHER RISK THIS AFTERNOON-EVENING *****

At 2pm, surface temperatures were in the mid to upper 80s across
central IL, with dewpoints ranging from the low to mid 60s south
of roughly I-70 to low 40s west of the IL River. The more abundant
moisture continues to surge north in advance of a mid-upper level
disturbance lifting towards the region from the Central Plains,
though this will eventually be limited by ongoing upstream
convection across east-central MO. As these storms build
northeast along the dryline and move into central IL, they will
pose a risk for all severe hazards, including large-significant
hail, destructive downburst winds; meanwhile, the risk for
tornadoes will be higher in southeast and east-central IL where
low level moisture is higher and hence LCL heights are lower.
While convective mode is depicted in virtually every CAM as
discrete to start, there may be a tendency towards upscale growth
into a MCS capable of widespread damaging winds. Fortunately,
these storms will be moving quickly, so the threat will be
rapidly diminishing from west to east and we'll update the watch
accordingly. By 9pm (if not sooner), the storms should be out of
here.

***** GUSTY WINDS TODAY ****

South-southwest winds will continue to gust 30 to 40 mph today, with
some potential for sporadic gusts up to 50 mph especially across
our western counties where winds aloft will be increasing with the
approaching upper level trough. HRRR/RAP Bufkit soundings suggest
top of channel winds could exceed 50 kt at times mainly west of
the IL River, but we suspect a slight dry bias may be resulting in
erroneously high values; nonetheless, we'll be monitoring surface
observations in case we need to expand the Wind Advisory to
include more counties. In addition, these strong winds could
result in some localized blowing dust which could degrade
visibility for motorists, especially considering we already had a
few reports of such blowing dust yesterday and winds are running
slightly stronger today. These strong winds, combined with dry low
levels (RH values < 30%) across our north/northwest counties, are
resulting in increased fire weather danger which will continue
through the evening. See the fire weather section below for more
information on that.

***** DRY AND COOLER THIS WEEKEND *****

The upper trough will shift east and surface high pressure build
into the region in its wake tomorrow/night, giving us a dry and
seasonably cool weekend with daily highs in the low to mid 70s.
Tomorrow may actually feel a bit chilly given northwest winds
gusting to around 30 mph. The next opportunity for precipitation
will arrive Sunday night/Monday into Tuesday of next week as another
system lifts out of the Central Plains. A lot remains unclear about
that system, including its arrival time and warmth/moisture return
ahead of it, which suggests vast uncertainty surrounding both
precipitation amounts and any severe weather potential. However, a
strong push of cool advection appears increasingly likely towards
the middle of next work week; blended guidance from NBM brings highs
into only the low to mid 60s by Wednesday.

Bumgardner

&&

.AVIATION...  (For the 18z TAFs through 18z Saturday Afternoon)
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

Between an unseasonably deep low pressure system across the Upper
Midwest and a surface high to our east, the pressure gradient has
tightened across central IL favoring stiff south to southwest
winds which will gust 25 to 35 kt (sporadically higher) through
the evening. Meanwhile, a shortwave disturbance lifting out of the
Central Plains will spark storms somewhere across the area, with
the highest confidence in storms at DEC and CMI and less certainly
further northwest. These storms will be capable of generating
localized large hail and wind gusts over 50 kt, as well as briefly
diminished visibility. Behind a cold front, winds will shift to
westerly this evening and remain gusty through the early portion
of the overnight period. Lower ceilings will filter in from the
north towards sunrise/11z, with HREF giving a 40-60% for MVFR at
PIA and BMI for several hours during the early to mid morning.
Winds pick back up a bit around 15-16z as diurnal heating deepens
mixing.

Bumgardner

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 208 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

Deep mixing has resulted in large dewpoint depressions and hence
RH values less than 30% near and north of roughly I-72, where wind
gusts are slated to increase to upwards of 35-45 mph shortly.
Consequently, we recommend limiting or at least using extra
precautions with any burning activities during the late morning
into early evening. The special weather statement remains for
areas from I-72 northward to address the enhanced fire danger
today.

Bumgardner/Huettl

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 11 PM CDT this evening for ILZ027>031-037-
038.

&&

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
108 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047>050-171815-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-Mason-
Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
108 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and west
central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Another round of severe weather is expected this afternoon and
evening across portions of central and southeast Illinois. All
severe weather hazards including large hail exceeding 2 inches in
diameter, thunderstorm wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, and a tornado
are possible. The severe storm chances are higher in areas east of
I-55.

Dry and gusty conditions could support rapid fire spread and blowing
dust this afternoon. Southwesterly wind gusts up to 50 mph are
possible this afternoon, then westerly wind gusts up to 45 mph are
possible into the evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The risk for severe weather then returns on Monday across portions
of
west central Illinois and again on Tuesday as slow moving system
moves across the region. Locally heavy rain is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed between 3 PM and 7 PM today.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 50 mph.

ILZ038-042>046-051>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-171815-
McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Sangamon-Christian-
Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
108 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Another round of severe weather is likely this afternoon and
evening. All severe weather hazards including large hail exceeding 2
inches in diameter, thunderstorm wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, and a
tornado are possible.

Dry and gusty conditions could support rapid fire spread and blowing
dust this afternoon, mainly in areas north of I-72.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The risk for severe weather then returns on Monday across portions
of
west central Illinois and again on Tuesday as slow moving system
moves across the region. Locally heavy rain is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed between 3 PM and 9 PM today.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 50 mph.

Erwin

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1003 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0647 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SW Armington          40.32N 89.34W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Broadcast Media

            Delayed report. Photos show a farm
            outbuilding completely destroyed, power
            poles down, and sheet metal strewn about the
            property. A damage survey may be needed in
            this area. Time estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSW Warrensburg       39.92N 89.07W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSW Warrensburg       39.89N 89.09W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ESE Latham            39.95N 89.12W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.73W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Delayed report. Social media photos show
            large tree limbs down onto and around a
            house. Some interior home damage occurred.

&&

Erwin

Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1004 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0617 PM     Hail             Pleasant Plains         39.87N 89.92W
05/15/2025  M0.70 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Estimated 55 mph wind gust at the same time.

0617 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Pleasant Plains         39.87N 89.92W
05/15/2025  E55 MPH          Sangamon           IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Dime sized hail occurred at the same time.

0620 PM     Hail             Bartonville             40.65N 89.66W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       Peoria             IL   Trained Spotter

0622 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 NW Peoria             40.75N 89.63W
05/15/2025  M60 MPH          Peoria             IL   Trained Spotter

0623 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NW Salisbury          39.91N 89.84W
05/15/2025                   Menard             IL   Law Enforcement

            Sign blown over on highway 97 near Hurie
            Avenue, and farm shed destroyed on Hurie
            Avenue west of highway 97.

0625 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NW Peoria Heights     40.76N 89.59W
05/15/2025                   Peoria             IL   NWS Employee

            10 inch tree branch snapped. Time estimated
            by radar.

0626 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 N Athens              39.98N 89.73W
05/15/2025                   Menard             IL   Law Enforcement

            Wind-driven hail damage to a residence north
            of Athens.

0627 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Athens                  39.96N 89.72W
05/15/2025                   Menard             IL   Emergency Mngr

            Scattered tree damage occurred throughout
            town.

0627 PM     Hail             Athens                  39.96N 89.72W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       Menard             IL   Emergency Mngr

0627 PM     Hail             Athens                  39.96N 89.73W
05/15/2025  E1.50 Inch       Menard             IL   Public

            Ping pong ball size hail at the city park.

0629 PM     Hail             2 N Athens              39.99N 89.72W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Menard             IL   Trained Spotter

            Time estimated by radar.

0630 PM     Hail             Creve Coeur             40.64N 89.60W
05/15/2025  M0.70 Inch       Tazewell           IL   Trained Spotter

0630 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Bay View Garden    40.80N 89.50W
05/15/2025                   Woodford           IL   Trained Spotter

            Numerous trees damaged, along with some
            outbuildings. Time estimated from radar.

0635 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 S Hartsburg           40.21N 89.45W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Public

            Report of two semi trucks blown over on
            I-155 near mile marker 3. Report was relayed
            by emergency manager and time was estimated
            by radar.

0638 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 E New Holland         40.18N 89.51W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Emergency Mngr

            significant damage to a home. power line
            down nearby.

0638 PM     Hail             Elkhart                 40.02N 89.48W
05/15/2025  M1.50 Inch       Logan              IL   Emergency Mngr

0638 PM     Hail             Hartsburg               40.25N 89.44W
05/15/2025  M0.70 Inch       Logan              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Estimated 50 mph winds occurred at the same
            time.

0638 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Elkhart                 40.02N 89.48W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Public

            Trees down. Social media report.

0641 PM     Hail             5 W Washburn            40.92N 89.39W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       Woodford           IL   Public

0642 PM     Hail             1 NE Grandview          39.83N 89.60W
05/15/2025  E0.75 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

0643 PM     Hail             2 NW Broadwell          40.09N 89.47W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Logan              IL   Trained Spotter

            Corrects location on previous report from
            Broadwell.

0643 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NW Broadwell          40.09N 89.47W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Trained Spotter

            A large tree was split with half of the tree
            falling over. Golf ball sized hail also
            occurred around this time. Time estimated by
            radar.

0647 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SW Armington          40.32N 89.34W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Broadcast Media

            Delayed report. Photos show a farm
            outbuilding completely destroyed, power
            poles down, and sheet metal strewn about the
            property. A damage survey may be needed in
            this area. Time estimated by radar.

0648 PM     Hail             1 W Lincoln             40.15N 89.38W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Logan              IL   Emergency Mngr

0648 PM     Hail             3 W Lincoln             40.16N 89.41W
05/15/2025  E1.00 Inch       Logan              IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

0649 PM     Hail             NWS Lincoln             40.15N 89.34W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       Logan              IL   NWS Employee

0659 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Broadwell               40.07N 89.44W
05/15/2025  M62 MPH          Logan              IL   Mesonet

            Mesonet station UR707 Broadwell.

0659 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Mclean                  40.32N 89.17W
05/15/2025  M60 MPH          McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

0700 PM     Hail             3 NE Shirley            40.44N 89.03W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   NWS Employee

0702 PM     Hail             3 N Shirley             40.46N 89.06W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

0702 PM     Hail             1 SW Bloomington        40.47N 89.00W
05/15/2025  E0.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

0703 PM     Hail             3 SW Bloomington        40.45N 89.03W
05/15/2025  M1.25 Inch       McLean             IL   NWS Employee

0703 PM     Funnel Cloud     2 SSE Riverton          39.82N 89.52W
05/15/2025                   Sangamon           IL   Trained Spotter

            Small funnel reported by trained spotter.

0703 PM     Hail             2 W Bloomington         40.49N 89.04W
05/15/2025  E0.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

0703 PM     Hail             1 SW Bloomington        40.47N 89.00W
05/15/2025  E1.25 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

0704 PM     Hail             1 SW Bloomington        40.47N 89.00W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).

0705 PM     Hail             Bloomington             40.48N 88.99W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

0705 PM     Hail             1 N Normal              40.52N 88.98W
05/15/2025  M2.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Emergency Mngr

            Photo provided measuring the hail. Time
            estimated by radar.

0705 PM     Hail             4 W Bloomington         40.50N 89.06W
05/15/2025  E1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

0705 PM     Hail             2 W Bloomington         40.49N 89.04W
05/15/2025  E1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

0706 PM     Hail             1 WNW Normal            40.51N 89.00W
05/15/2025  M2.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Social media report with photo provided
            measuring the hail with a ruler. Time
            estimated by radar.

0706 PM     Hail             Normal                  40.51N 88.98W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Emergency Mngr

0706 PM     Hail             2 NNW Central Illinois  40.50N 88.93W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   NWS Employee

0708 PM     Hail             Normal                  40.51N 88.98W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

0708 PM     Hail             Normal                  40.51N 88.98W
05/15/2025  E1.25 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

0708 PM     Hail             1 W Bloomington         40.48N 89.02W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Broadcast Media

0708 PM     Hail             2 E Bloomington         40.48N 88.96W
05/15/2025  M2.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

            Corrects location of previous report from 2
            E Central Illinois Airport.

0708 PM     Hail             1 NW Central Illinois A 40.49N 88.93W
05/15/2025  E0.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

0710 PM     Hail             1 SW Normal             40.50N 89.00W
05/15/2025  M1.50 Inch       McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

0711 PM     Hail             Heyworth                40.31N 88.98W
05/15/2025  M0.70 Inch       McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

0711 PM     Hail             2 NE Normal             40.54N 88.97W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).

0711 PM     Hail             1 E Normal              40.51N 88.97W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

0711 PM     Hail             3 N Shirley             40.46N 89.06W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

0715 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ENE Mechanicsburg     39.82N 89.37W
05/15/2025                   Sangamon           IL   Public

            4 power poles down east of Mechanicsburg.
            Time estimated from radar.

0718 PM     Hail             Chenoa                  40.74N 88.72W
05/15/2025  M0.88 Inch       McLean             IL   Emergency Mngr

0718 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 WSW Chenoa            40.73N 88.77W
05/15/2025  M65 MPH          McLean             IL   Mesonet

0720 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 WNW Towanda           40.58N 88.95W
05/15/2025  M60 MPH          McLean             IL   Mesonet

            Mesonet station FW2710 Towanda.

0720 PM     Hail             2 WNW Berry             39.73N 89.50W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Public

            Along highway 29 between Rochester and
            Berry. Social media report.

0722 PM     Hail             Roby                    39.74N 89.40W
05/15/2025  M1.25 Inch       Christian          IL   Public

            Estimated from pictures posted on social
            media.

0723 PM     Hail             Chenoa                  40.74N 88.72W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Emergency Mngr

0725 PM     Hail             1 WSW Chenoa            40.74N 88.73W
05/15/2025  M1.50 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Hail this fell for approximately two
            minutes.

0727 PM     Hail             Mount Auburn            39.77N 89.26W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Christian          IL   Public

            Hail from quarter to golf ball size. Social
            media report.

0730 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Niantic                 39.85N 89.16W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Public

            Tree uprooted. Social media report. Time
            estimated from radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ESE Latham            39.95N 89.12W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSW Warrensburg       39.89N 89.09W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSW Warrensburg       39.92N 89.07W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0742 PM     Funnel Cloud     2 W Oreana              39.94N 88.91W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Broadcast Media

0743 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 W Decatur             39.84N 89.01W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Public

            Power lines down and large tree branch
            broken off on west side of Decatur.

0746 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NNW Decatur Airport   39.85N 88.86W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Public

            Large tree branch broken east of Decatur,
            and power lines down. Time estimated from
            radar.

0748 PM     Funnel Cloud     Oreana                  39.94N 88.87W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Public

            Reported along I-72 near Mile Mark 144.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.73W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Delayed report. Social media photos show
            large tree limbs down onto and around a
            house. Some interior home damage occurred.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.74W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Report of a telephone pole broken and wires
            down was relayed by local law enforcement.
            Time was estimated by radar.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.73W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Large tree and wires down across the road
            report was relayed by local law enforcement.
            Time was estimated by radar.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.73W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Wires down was relayed by local law
            enforcement. Time was estimated by radar.

0827 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 E Champaign           40.11N 88.25W
05/15/2025                   Champaign          IL   Broadcast Media

            Tree down over the road at Springfield Ave
            and State St, relayed by Broadcast media.
            Time was estimated with radar.

0853 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Willard Airport         40.03N 88.28W
05/15/2025  M58 MPH          Champaign          IL   ASOS

            ASOS station KCMI Willard Arpt.

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Erwin

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1020 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0638 PM     Hail             3 W Lincoln             40.14N 89.41W
05/15/2025  E2.00 Inch       Logan              IL   Public

            Delayed report on social media with the time
            estimated by radar. A photo was provided.

0638 PM     Hail             2 S Lincoln             40.12N 89.36W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       Logan              IL   Public

            Delayed report on social media with the time
            estimated by radar. A photo was provided.

0705 PM     Hail             1 W Normal              40.51N 89.00W
05/15/2025  E2.50 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Delayed report on social media with the time
            estimated by radar. A photo was provided.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1207 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILZ036-040>051-053-170000-
Fulton-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Macon-
Including the cities of Canton, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, Clinton,
Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, Petersburg,
Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, and Decatur
1207 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...GUSTY WINDS, ENHANCED FIRE DANGER THROUGH THIS EVENING...

South to southwest winds gusting 35 to 45 mph will combine with
relative humidity values less than 30 percent to result in increased
fire danger especially over areas that missed recent rains. Blowing
dust could also occur in recently tilled fields, especially in areas
where rainfall was sparse during the past week.

ILZ027>031-037-038-170000-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Pekin, Bloomington, and Normal
1207 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...STRONG WINDS, ENHANCED FIRE DANGER THROUGH THIS EVENING...

South to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 mph will combine with
relative humidity values less than 30 percent to result in increased
fire danger especially over areas that missed recent rains. Blowing
dust could also occur in recently tilled fields, especially in areas
where rainfall was sparse during the past week.

Bumgardner

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
326 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0320 PM     Hail             1 SW Riverton           39.83N 89.56W
05/16/2025  M1.50 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Trained Spotter

            Near Camp Butler National Cemetery.

&&

Barnes

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
330 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0314 PM     Hail             1 NE Curran             39.75N 89.75W
05/16/2025  M0.88 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Trained Spotter

            Near the Wabash Ave exit on I-72.

0317 PM     Hail             2 ENE Southern View     39.76N 89.62W
05/16/2025  M1.75 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Trained Spotter

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